By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They needed a little more time than perhaps should have been necessary, but the Rochester Americans are finally officially playoff bound. The Amerks clinched a berth on Saturday night by defeating the Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2 at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Let the congratulatory handshakes, high-fives and toasts begin. "It's big, … [Read more...] about Blackwell helps Amerks clinch playoff berth
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Is there really an on/off switch for the Amerks? They sure hope so
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First it was just a speed bump when the Rochester Americans began to lose games with regularity back in January. Then it was a mini slump in early February; no reason for alarm. Then come the beginning of March, it was a real slump. Still, there was no reason for panic. After all, the rest of the American Hockey League's North Division was so far in … [Read more...] about Is there really an on/off switch for the Amerks? They sure hope so
Amerks mourn the loss of Dick Gamble
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Amerks Hall of Famer and hockey legend Dick Gamble. He was 89 years old. “The entire Rochester Americans organization is deeply saddened by the loss of Dick Gamble,” said Amerks and American Hockey League Hall of Famer Jody Gage. “Dick was someone who helped bring … [Read more...] about Amerks mourn the loss of Dick Gamble
Sabres recall Ullmark from Rochester
Courtesy of GoAmerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans (AHL). In a related move, the Amerks have recalled fellow goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. Ullmark (6’4, 221 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the Sabres for his third recall of the season after … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark from Rochester
Cornel continues rebound season as Amerks defeat Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A year ago, it would have been difficult to foresee Eric Cornel some day skating for the Buffalo Sabres. As an American Hockey League rookie in 2016-17, he produced just 5 goals and 9 assists in 67 games. He didn't have a point in his final 13 games, from early March until the April 15 season finale. But if there is truth in the adage that those who … [Read more...] about Cornel continues rebound season as Amerks defeat Crunch